In this third episode, the APN team explores all things that makes our love of Asian media SOCIAL; we recap the recent PAX convention, bring back bittersweet memories of watching K-Dramas, and address the 'parasocial' phenomenon happening throughout K-Pop. Listen more to find out the best and trendiest Asian collabs of the year!

(3:00) Jessie and Ashly recap the PAX convention

(12:40) K-Drama Sad Hours (prepare your tissues)

(22:51) Parasocial-ism in K-Pop?

(32:18) Viral Asian songs throughout the years

(43:32) Asian collabs of the year

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Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Saturday from 11am to 1pm for all the wonderful tunes.

In this third episode, the APN team explores all things that makes our love of Asian media SOCIAL; we recap the recent PAX convention, bring back bittersweet memories of watching K-Dramas, and address the 'parasocial' phenomenon happening throughout K-Pop. Listen more to find out the best and trendiest Asian collabs of the year!
(3:00) Jessie and Ashly recap the PAX convention
(12:40) K-Drama Sad Hours (prepare your tissues)
(22:51) Parasocial-ism in K-Pop?
(32:18) Viral Asian songs throughout the years
(43:32) Asian collabs of the year
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Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Saturday from 11am to 1pm for all the wonderful tunes.

Asian Pop Nation is a radio show that airs every Saturday 11 - 1pm on SYN in Melbourne, Australia. You can find a podcast version of our weekly shows here. Asian Pop Nation is a SYN Media Podcast.

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Asian Pop Nation is a radio show that airs every Saturday 11 - 1pm on SYN in Melbourne, Australia. You can find a podcast version of our weekly shows here. Asian Pop Nation is a SYN Media Podcast.
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Putting the 'Social' back in 'Parasocial': PAX, Viral trends, and delulu behavior (18/10/25)

In the week leading up this show, the team at APN had been out and about completing various side-quests! The local scene for Asian art was truly thriving that week! Jessica, Annabella and Denise saw the 2005 Japanese film 'Linda Linda Linda' that was remastered and brought to Melbourne by the Asian Cinema Collective. They also went to see four incredible local Asian Australian musicians at Limitless Play, the opening event of No Vacancy gallery headlined by Juniper Care, with wonderful openers Wen Pei Low, JXCKY and Robert Baxter!!! And finally, a not-so-local band graced Australia with their presence....and that was none other than TWICE. Give this episode a listen to hear all about it!!!

(2:55) Linda Linda Linda - we love female friendship and miss high school!

(11:40) Limitless Play at No Vacancy Gallery - we love local artists!

(26:54) TWICE - we love women!

(37:22) A discussion on K-pop generations - we love the vibes of 3rd gen!

(46:08) What is poppin' in Asia - we love when Asian songs go viral!

 

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Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Saturday from 11am to 1pm for all the wonderful tunes!

In the week leading up this show, the team at APN had been out and about completing various side-quests! The local scene for Asian art was truly thriving that week! Jessica, Annabella and Denise saw the 2005 Japanese film 'Linda Linda Linda' that was remastered and brought to Melbourne by the Asian Cinema Collective. They also went to see four incredible local Asian Australian musicians at Limitless Play, the opening event of No Vacancy gallery headlined by Juniper Care, with wonderful openers Wen Pei Low, JXCKY and Robert Baxter!!! And finally, a not-so-local band graced Australia with their presence....and that was none other than TWICE. Give this episode a listen to hear all about it!!!
(2:55) Linda Linda Linda - we love female friendship and miss high school!
(11:40) Limitless Play at No Vacancy Gallery - we love local artists!
(26:54) TWICE - we love women!
(37:22) A discussion on K-pop generations - we love the vibes of 3rd gen!
(46:08) What is poppin' in Asia - we love when Asian songs go viral!
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Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Saturday from 11am to 1pm for all the wonderful tunes!

APN at Limitless Play + TWICE 'This is For' tour!

For the very first time on Asian Pop Nation, our ears were graced with a live performance by Lemes – an up-and-coming Indonesian student band based in Melbourne. Joining us in the studio was Deo, Julian, Theo, Rama, and Chelsea, who performed two wonderful Indonesian songs: 'Pandangan Pertama' and 'Cinta dan Rahasia'. 

We had the chance to talk to Lemes about their hopes, dreams, and goals as one of the only Indonesian student bands based in Melbourne. Acting as a bridge between cultures, Lemes aims to help Indonesian diaspora reconnect with their roots and spread Indonesian music to wider horizons. Keep on listening and let yourself be charmed by this energetic band!

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Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Saturday from 11am to 1pm for all the wonderful tunes!

For the very first time on Asian Pop Nation, our ears were graced with a live performance by Lemes &ndash; an up-and-coming Indonesian student band based in Melbourne. Joining us in the studio was Deo, Julian, Theo, Rama, and Chelsea, who performed two wonderful Indonesian songs: 'Pandangan Pertama' and 'Cinta dan Rahasia'.&nbsp;
We had the chance to talk to Lemes about their hopes, dreams, and goals as one of the only Indonesian student bands based in Melbourne. Acting as a bridge between cultures, Lemes aims to help Indonesian diaspora reconnect with their roots and spread Indonesian music to wider horizons. Keep on listening and let yourself be charmed by this energetic band!
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Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Saturday from 11am to 1pm for all the wonderful tunes!

Interview with Lemes – your new favorite Indonesian student band!

In this jam-packed episode of Asian Pop Nation, Jessica, Annabella, Denise, and Takee address two infamous battles happening in Asian media: the Newjeans legal dispute and the appeal of sports competitions in animes like Haikyu!! and Free! For the first time ever, Melbourne-based Indonesian student-band, Lemes, joins us in the studio for a live performance and a short chat. 

(4:17) The appeal of sports anime (and hot men?) 

(16:28) A breakdown of Newjeans' legal dispute with ADOR

(24:50) Annabella's Night Out with Grent Perez!

(28:37) Get to know Lemes: your new favorite Indonesian student band

(38:00) Lemes performs LIVE in the studio!

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter - @asianpopnation

Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Saturday from 11am to 1pm for all the wonderful tunes!

In this jam-packed episode of Asian Pop Nation, Jessica, Annabella, Denise, and Takee address two infamous battles happening in Asian media: the Newjeans legal dispute and the appeal of sports competitions in animes like Haikyu!! and Free! For the first time ever, Melbourne-based Indonesian student-band, Lemes, joins us in the studio for a live performance and a short chat.&nbsp;
(4:17) The appeal of sports anime (and hot men?)&nbsp;
(16:28) A breakdown of Newjeans' legal dispute with ADOR
(24:50) Annabella's Night Out with Grent Perez!
(28:37) Get to know Lemes: your new favorite Indonesian student band
(38:00) Lemes performs LIVE in the studio!
Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asianpopnation/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/asianpopnation/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/asianpopnation">Twitter</a>&nbsp;- @asianpopnation
Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Saturday from 11am to 1pm for all the wonderful tunes!

Putting the 'Social' back in 'Parasocial': PAX, Viral trends, and delulu behavior (18/10/25)

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